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Charlevoix is a cultural and natural region located in Quebec, on the north shore of the Saint Lawrence River as well as in the Laurentian Mountains area of the Canadian Shield.
This dramatic landscape includes rolling terrain, fjords, headlands and bays; the region was designated a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1989.
The topography of this region was dramatically altered by a meteorite impact that occurred 350 million years ago creating the Charlevoix crater.
The impact created the forty-mile-wide crater that is the heart of Quebec's Charlevoix region, ranging from just west of Baie-Saint-Paul to just east of La Malbaie.
Today, the area inside the crater is home to 90 percent of Charlevoix residents and is a very pastoral setting by comparison to what it could have been.
The region was named after Pierre François-Xavier de Charlevoix, a French Jesuit explorer and historian who travelled through the area in the 18th century.

The 1st Spahis Regiment organized the commemoration of the Battle of Uskub on September 29, in memory of the commitment of their elders in Macedonia in 1918.
The Uskub maneuver, today Skopje, is an attack by the Allied cavalry between 24 and 30 September 1918 in Macedonia, to cut the Bulgarian army in two, later leading Bulgaria to sign the armistice on September 29th.
This commemoration took place in the presence of Philippe Loiacono, recently named General Military Governor of Lyon

The Fogueres de Sant Joan is the city’s most important celebration, and is officially declared as of International Tourist Interest.
Its origin lies in the tradition of burning useless objects with the arrival of the summer solstice. Throughout the city, over 200 large satirical papier mâché statues are set up.
These will go up in smoke on the 24th June during the spectacular Night of Burning or Noche de la Crema, alongside the popular Banya or soaking as firefighters put out the blazes.
The celebrations include events such as the Mascletas (a stunning fireworks and firecrackers competition held from the 4th to the 24th in the Plaza de los Luceros square at 2pm)
"Feria", which originally referred to an often agricultural economic event, still means "fair".
In the field of leisure activities , a "feria" is always attached to bullfighting shows, and the festivities that accompany bullfights.
The origin of the fair is always linked to a votive festival, like the Feria de San Isidro, patron saint of the city of Madrid.
Feria pays tribute to a farmer who did charity with his wife Maria Torribia, although they themselves were in the greatest destitution (1080-1172).
In the mid-nineteenth century, many gypsy women farmers began attending these fairs in their long, hand-made dresses from old clothes.
They were often decorated with ruffles to make the simple fabrics more beautiful and more aesthetic.
There are also ferias in Latin America (Mexico, Peru, Colombia and Venezuela).
In Mexico, the largest fair is San Marcos National Fair, the oldest in the country.
Its first edition took place in 1604.

One cocked hat having belonged to Napoleon and collected on the battlefield of Waterloo was sold on June 18th in Lyon.
The opening bid was between 30 000 and 40000 euros.
It was sold 280 000 euros
During fifteen years of reign, Napoleon would have used it 120, approximately. About twenty were identified more clearly, including this one.
It would have been collected, after the battle of Waterloo and the leak of Napoleon, by the captain of Dragons, the baron Arnout Jacques van ZUIJLEN van NIJEVELT.

Wake the lumberjack who is in you: Axe Throwing
After throwing darts or throwing jugs, a new sport arrives in Lyon.
Inspired by our fellow Canadians who practice it assiduously, this surprising sport has caught the eye of daring Lyonnais, who decided to import it to the capital of Gaul. Lancer de hache Lyon is the third French complex who open its doors, behind Paris and Lille.

For years, "l’idole des jeunes" wore around his neck a representation of Jesus crucified with a guitar.
One year ago, at the request of a fan of Johnny Hallyday, a jeweler of Lyon created a cross pendant with the effigy of the singer.
At the request of a second fan, a few days after the death of the singer, the craftsman of Lyon repeats the pendant. Immediately, fans snatch it up.
Sebastien De Matos, the jeweler, also a fan of the singer, has created a model inspired by the famous Johnny Hallyday's cross in solid silver, set with fake diamonds (zirconium oxides).
"We are proud of this creation. So, our idol will always be in our heart"
The model is also available in gold and real diamonds.

The Festival of Lights in Lyon, France expresses gratitude toward Mary, mother of Jesus around December 8th of each year.
This uniquely Lyonnaise tradition dictates that every house place candles along the outsides of all the windows to produce a spectacular effect throughout the streets. The festival includes other activities based on light and usually lasts four days, with the peak of activity occurring on the 8th.
The two main focal points of activity are typically the Basilica of Fourviere which is lit up in different colours, and the Place des Terreaux, which hosts a different light show each year.

In Confluence area, the senator and mayor of Lyon Gerard Collomb, presents the new area of Lyon to foreign mayors, gathered in Lyon for the World Climate summit
Little island precursor of tomorrow's districts with his positive energy building, Hikari means "light" in Japanese.
Born of a merger between Grand Lyon, the European Union and NEDO Hikari is in Lyon Smart Community project.
At the heart of Confluence, Hikari unveils its avant-garde architecture. Among the achievements of the great names of contemporary architecture, like Jacob and Macfarlane, Christian de Portzamparc, Odile Decq, Coop Himmelb (l)au, Bredan and Jean Paul Viguier, Fuksas... Wilmotte, the Japanese architect Kengo Kuma comes add an emblematic project at this prestigious and exemplary urban environment.
Lyon Smart Community includes several projects which aim to build the city of tomorrow.
NEDO (New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization) is a Japanese government agency equivalent of ADEME in France, responsible for supporting innovation and R & D in new forms of energy and environmental and industrial technologies.

LYON, FRANCE - APRIL 03: Culture Minister Fleur Pellerin visits historical Hotel-Dieu of Lyon before the start of the renovation work on April 3, 2015 in Lyon, France. (Photo by Bruno Vigneron/Getty Images)

ET-D5 is an anti-cancer molecule that can kill cancer tumors without damaging nearby organs.
ET-D5 is developed by the start-up Ecrins -Therapeutics, founded in 2010.
Oral chemotherapy.
Aurélie Juhem, scientist and research director at Ecrins Therapeutics, is working on this molecule cancer for seven long years in partnership with the Institut Curie.
Many promising tests have already been carried out on mouses.
To move to the next stage, clinical trials in humans, the young start-up must raise € 500,000.
The Financement of this research will be done through a platform of "crowdfunding".
When this amount will be found, the first human trials could begin on patients of cancer center Léon Bérard in Lyon.

LYON, FRANCE - JANUARY 21: The activists of the group " Alliance Vita " form an human chain during a demonstration to protest against the euthanasia.
On signs:''Bring relief, but do not kill" on January 21, 2015 in Lyon, France. (Photo by Bruno Vigneron/Getty Images)

LYON, FRANCE - OCTOBER 15: Chef at the Marguerite Restaurant Tabata Bonardi leads a cooking class at the restaurant school The Institute Paul Bocuse for a group of 12 trainees of occupational integration in an experimental action for learning French in the restaurant industry on October 15, 2014 in Lyon, France. The original action was designed as part of a partnership between the state departments, the French Office for Immigration and Integration and the Training Centre of the United State of America. (Photo by Bruno Vigneron/Getty Images)

Since 1643, the traditional vows of aldermen
While the traditional vows of aldermen, Mgr Barbarin celebrates mass in the occasion of Virgin Mary's anniversary, then he grants traditional blessing to the city of Lyon and to its inhabitants from the balcony of the Fourviere Basilica.

To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Lyon, several military vintage vehicles and some people in WWII uniforms gathered Bellecour square and four Paratroopers from National Military Team jump over the square.

LYON, FRANCE - JULY 04: French Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian visits the airbase BA 942 July 4, 2014 in Lyon, Mont Verdun, France. This airbase includes the South Sector Operations Center of the Commandement de la Defense Airienne et des Operations Airiennes (CDAOA or Air Defense and Operations Command), which is connected to NATO's Air Command and Control System (ACCS) with an underground alternate strategic command center hardened against chemical and nuclear attack. (Photo by Bruno Vigneron/Getty Images)

Ecole Hoteliere Tsuji ~ a world class French cuisine tradition
Responsible for producing 40% of chefs and owners of Michelin starred restaurants in Japan, Tsuji Culinary Institute is the most renowned culinary school in Japan. Two chateaux was formed in the French campus located outside of Lyon. The primary, chateau de l'Eclair, is located in the Beaujolais regio, in the middle of a large vineyard.
The intensive program in France is divided into two parts: 5 months are spent at the school where students go through 150 to 180 recipes. During this period, 15 star chefs from all over France are invited to give lectures and demonstrations. The second semester is spent on practical training at Michelin starred restaurants and under locally renowned chefs.
The program is offered in French with Japanese instructors acting as intermediaries. Majority of the student body is Japanese with 5% represented by other Asian nationalities, although they must all spend the first year of the program in Japan in Japanese.
It all started when Shizuo Tsuji, a former journalist, opened a culinary school in Japan in the 60’s. Through a chance meeting, he was introduced to Paul Bocuse. Under Tsuji’s invitation, Bocuse visited Japan for the first time in1970. Today, there is not a single person interested in studying French cuisine who doesn’t know Paul Bocuse.
Shizuo decided to invite not only students but also professional chefs to attend the Bocuse’s seminar. The turn out was 600 participants.
Recognizing the value of his work, French government conferred an honorary Meilleur ouvrier de France to Tsuji very early. This is already 40 years ago. Tsuji continued to invite the top chefs from France for seminars and demonstrations at his school in Japan. Because of these long historic ties, there is not one top-level chef in France who has not heard of Ecole hotelier Tsuji.

Based on a site where than 25 000 vehicles go per day , Paul Bocuse launches its first "Drive"
The peculiar architecture of this " bocusian fast-good" was entrusted to John Vial- Voiron
This concept has been considered extensively, both in its materials, signage, comfort and organization ..
Everything has been optimized, as the front or back office, to improve efficiency and speed to accommodate guests in a solo building over 500 sqm, on 2 floors.
The Bocuse Group plans to build a new Ouest Express by year, including the Grand Hôtel Dieu in 2017.
In this " MacBo" it is not said "Burger " but "Caesar".
At any time of the day you can taste a menu on the go.
As in starred restaurants , the chef prefers to offer meat and cooked vegetables .
We are received and served with the same requirement as that practiced in the high places of the gastronomy of Lyon .
(Photo by Bruno Vigneron/Getty Images)

LYON, FRANCE - APRIL 22: French minister of Economy and Economic recovery Arnaud Montebourg and french minister of Labour Michel Sapin attend the European meeting for enterprises financing on April 22, 2014 in Lyon, France. Sapin and Montebourg are sharing responsibility for the economy based on the German model. (Photo by Bruno Vigneron/Getty Images)

LYON, FRANCE - APRIL 12: Cosplayers attend the 2014 Japan Touch Convention held at Double Mixte on April 12, 2014 in Lyon, France. Cosplay is the diminutive of 'costume play', meaning creating costumes to recreate atmosphere of some animations or movies. (Photo by Bruno Vigneron/Getty Images)

LYON, FRANCE - APRIL 11: Minister of Women's right, Town, Youth and Sport of the new french government, Najat Vallaud-Belkacem visits Lyon's CAF to deliver message about the new disposal authorizing a better come back to professional life for parents on April 11, 2014 in Lyon, France. During the visit, the Minister will sign an agreement with Pole emploi and the National Family Allowances Fund (CNAF) to meet the specific needs of recipients. (Photo by Bruno Vigneron/Getty Images)

LYON, FRANCE - MARCH 19: A general view at the Innorobo International Robotics Trade Show on on March 19, 2014 in Lyon, France. More than 300 robots and technologies will be demonstrated at Innorobo 2014, the biggest robotic show of its kind in Europe dedicated to service robotics. (Photo by Bruno Vigneron/Getty Images)

Roomer Hotel Cat
Created by Audrey Marrocco , this space, opened on march 2014, is only dedicated to the enjoyment of cats. There's no cages or fences.
In this hotel, cats receive the same attention as human beings.
23 "standard" rooms are available, divided into different areas to avoid promiscuity." And a big one, like a "royal suite", but in a feline version.
At "Roomer Hotel Cat", the "individual treatment" is important.
A daily report is available to the owner at the end of stay.
As a logbook , the document outlines all activities, the behavior of the animal, meals, etc..
Also, an infirmery and a playroom are available for these special customers.
For that, you will pay the sum of 21 euros per day or 160 euros per week.
A second one “cats hotel” will maybe open in Paris the next spring.
(Photo by Bruno Vigneron/Getty Images)

LYON, FRANCE - MARCH 01: Christophe Boudot, Marine Le Pen and Bruno Gollnisch.
French far-right Front National (FN) party president Marine Le Pen in Lyon to support Christophe Boudot, local candidate to 2014 mayoral in Lyon during a press conference at Tête d’or meeting space on March 1, 2014 in Lyon, France. (Photo by Bruno Vigneron/Getty Images)

LYON, FRANCE - FEBRUARY 19: CEO Herve Arnaud poses with the C-ZEN a totally electric powertrain car is seen on February 19, 2014 in Lyon, France. It was designed by Jean Yves Castellon and Herve Arnaud. Boasting a range of 125 miles and a top speed of 68 miles per hour, this vehicle is targeted at urban dwellers, particularly the younger generation, who reside in European cities. (Photo by Bruno Vigneron/Getty Images)

LYON, RHONE-ALPES - FEBRUARY 24: Gallo-Roman mosaics are uncovered during an archaeological excavation at the Ampere metro station, lift construction site on February 24, 2014 in Lyon, France. The mosaics forms part of a larger ancient pavement, partially excavated in 1860 and 1976 during the construction of the Lyon sewer network and the Ampere metro station respectively. (Photo by Bruno Vigneron/Getty Images)

LYON, FRANCE - FEBRUARY 04: A general view of Lyon and the 'Vieux Lyon area' on February 4, 2014 In Lyon, France. Lyon, known for its historical and architectural landmarks was named a UNESCO Humanities World Heritage Site in 1998, one of 38 sites in France inscribed in UNESCO's World Heritage List. The City has set-up new urban descriptive signs to help tourists and visitors which can be used with smart phones and tablets. (Photo by Bruno Vigneron/Getty Images)

SAINT-ETIENNE, FRANCE - JANUARY 26: 'Untitled', Joel Shapiro as part of 'The New York Moment', an exhibition of American art from the 1960s to present day that will run from January 18 to May 18 at Musee D'art Moderne, on January 26 2014 in Saint-Etienne, France. (Photo by Bruno Vigneron/Getty Images)

LYON, FRANCE - DECEMBER 06: A tunnel of nearly 2 km for pedestrians, bicycles and buses, embellished with videos and sound effects, is inaugurated on December 6, 2013 in Lyon, France. The tunnel, passing under the Croix-Rousse, will take 2 mins by bus, 10 minutes by bike and 20-30 minutes walk. (Photo by Bruno Vigneron/Getty Images)

LYON, FRANCE - DECEMBER 08: A general view from the highest tower of the Basilica of Fourvieres, during the Festival of Lights on December 8, 2013 in Lyon, France. (Photo by Bruno Vigneron/Getty Images)

The "Rrom" problem isn't a new problem.
Already, when the French president was the secretary of the interior, the
hunting was open.
Ten-years ago, a doctor of WHO had reported this camp in a suburb of Paris
This community of 250 people had been installed by the city in a dirty area , between Africans who beat them daily and a neo-nazis group who set loose their dogs on them for fun.
When I told them I was going to live with them for a few days and
take these photos, they were astonished.
Rom (Rrom) means "human beings" and was adopted by the IRU (International Romani Union) and the United Nations to designate a group of populations whose initial languages are from the north-western Indian subcontinent.
Photos: Bruno VIGNERON/Maya-Press
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Clausilie Romaine, prisoner of the arenas since 2000 years
The Roman clausilie (leucostigma candidescens) is a snail living only in the Apennines near Rome and in the arenas of Nimes. It remained hidden in the arenas of Nimes for 2000 years.
Since its discovery in 1903, the nail fell into oblivion.
Photos: Bruno VIGNERON/Maya-Press

En France, pour devenir jockey, on est obligé de passer par l'une des cinq écoles d'état qui préparent aux Cap A, Bep A et Bac A. Les élèves deviendront driver ou jockey. Leur rythme scolaire oscille entre l'école et l'apprentissage chez les propriétaires de chevaux où ils apprendront tour à tour toutes les ficelles du métier, depuis le palefrenier jusqu'au jockey. Cette année, à l'Ecole des Courses Hippiques, 65% des inscrits sont des femmes. L'année prochaine ce pourcentage augmentera encore, ce qui inquiète le monde des courses hippiques. Surtout que, selon un animateur de l'un de ces centres, le monde du hippisme - d'un point vue «macho» est très proche du monde de la boxe ... dans les années 50 ...
c'est vous dire...
A ce rythme, dans une dizaine d'années, tous les jockeys seront des femmes. La femme serait-elle l'avenir du cheval ?
Photos: Bruno VIGNERON/Maya-Press
world of horseracing is now opening to women. More and more young women are trained to become jockey, to the detriment of men. This year, the school of Horseracing, 65% of registered students are women.
In france, to become a jockey, it is necessary to pass through one of the five public schools that train to cap A, Bep and Bac A, type of A level, graduation.
Pupils will become driver or jockey.
Their school rhythm teeters between school and apprenticeship to horse owners where they will learn by turns all the tricks of the trade, from groom to jockey.
This year, the school of Horseracing, 65% of registered students are women.
Next year this percentage will raise again, which actually get horseracing crowd worried.
Especially because, according to an animator of one of these centers, the world of horseracing - on a masochist level is very close to the one of boxing ... in the fifties ...
At this speed, in around ten years from now, all jockeys will be women.
Could the woman possibly the horse's future ?

Each year, dozens of rockabilly fans get together in a town of Spain, Calafell
For a week, wherever in this small town near Barcelona they live as people did in the 50?s;
Photos: Bruno VIGNERON/Maya-Press
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The election of Grand Rabbi of France took place on june 22, 2008. Aged 56, Gilles Bernheim becomes the Chief Rabbi of the synagogue de la Victoire in Paris. The new Grand Rabbi of France is elected for a seven years mandate and will be taking up his duties on the first of january 2009, according to the status of the central consistory.
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French farmers from all over the country drove their tractors all the way to Paris (some left their farms on Sunday) to protest the rising production and administrative fees.
Photos: Bruno VIGNERON/Maya-Press
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The Festival of Lights in Lyon, France expresses gratitude toward Mary, mother of Jesus on December 8 of each year.
This uniquely Lyonnaise tradition dictates that every house place candles along the outsides of all the windows to produce a spectacular effect throughout the streets. The festival, which includes other activities based on light, usually lasts 4 days, with the peak of activity occurring on the 8th.
The two main focal points of activity are typically the Basilica of Fourvière which is lit up in different colours, and the Place des Terreaux, which hosts a different light show each year.

As societies industrialize and the technological revolution continues, there has been an unprecedented increase in the number and diversity of electromagnetic field (EMF) sources. These sources include video display units (VDUs) associated with computers, mobile phones and their base stations. While these devices have made our life richer, safer and easier, they have been accompanied by concerns about possible health risks due to their EMF emissions.
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During my collaboration with an UNESCO program, I went several times in Africa, including Rwanda
Here are some photos of these different missions, mostly with regard to orphans of Rwanda and the mission with Marie Jose Perrec and Marie Jose Lallart (UNESCO)
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Used in the culinary arts for many centuries, edible gold knows no crisis, despite the sharp rise in bullion prices.
It is also known with the code "E175" in the food industry; and in medical use, it is known as chrysotherapie in French-speaking .
81 BC a chinese writer talk about, Moise "took the gold calf and pounded it to powder, and strewed it upon the water, and made the children of Israel drink of it..."
Today, many renowned chefs use it: Philippe BERNACHON who has an international reputation and who is considered one of the best chocolate maker, or Christophe MARGUIN, president of "Les Toques Blanches Lyonnaises" and owner of the eponymous restaurant near Lyon. There's also Gualtiero Marchesi, considered to be the founder of modern Italian Cuisine....
Utilisé dans l'art culinaire depuis plusieurs siècles, l'or alimentaire ne connaît pas la crise, malgré la hausse brutale du prix du lingot.
On le connaît également sous le code "E175" dans l'industrie alimentaire et dans le domaine médical son utilisation est connue comme "chrysothérapie".
Aujourd'hui, de nombreux cuisiniers de renom l'utilisent: que ce soit Philippe BERNACHON, considéré comme l'un des meilleurs chocolatiers qui soit, ou encore Christophe MARGUIN, président des Toques Blanches Lyonnaises et propriétaire du restaurant éponyme, près de Lyon.
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National Museum of Natural History, Paris.
The Gallery of Palaeontology and Comparative Anatomy is a part of the French National Museum of Natural History. It is situated in the Jardin des Plantes in Paris near the Gare d'Austerlitz.
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In the remote part of the French country, nuns locks themselves, sometimes for life, for the benefit of the whole humanity.
Dhagpo Kundreul Ling, Le Bost.
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In the remote part of the French country, nuns locks themselves, sometimes for life, for the benefit of the whole humanity.
Dhagpo Kundreul Ling, Le Bost.
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The World of casinos is opening up. Gone is the closed circle of slot machines, and no longer are Blackjack and poker tables almost exlusively frequented by men. From now on women can also be part of the action. They are many to animate tables, gather bets and explain the rules.
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